NBA Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
O. Okongwu	C	Day To Day - Illness ( Wed, Jan 7)
Okongwu did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Pelicans.
C. McCollum	PG	Out - Quad ( Tue, Jan 6)
McCollum is still Out, until cleared to play, traded by the Wizards to the Hawks on Wednesday (Jan. 7) as a part of the exchange for Trae Young.
C. Kispert	SF	Out - Hamstring ( Tue, Jan 6)
Kispert is still Out, until cleared to play, traded by the Wizards to the Hawks on Wednesday (Jan. 7) as a part of the exchange for Trae Young.
N. Dante	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Mon, Dec 22)
Dante will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Boston
Celtics

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Player	POS	Status
J. Minott	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
Minott did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against Denver.
J. Tatum	PF	Out - Achilles ( Wed, Oct 8)
The Celtics have not ruled Tatum out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday (Oct. 9).

Brooklyn
Nets

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Player	POS	Status
B. Saraf	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
Saraf did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Magic.
H. Highsmith	SF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 17)
Highsmith has progressed to going through on-court work, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 drills, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

Charlotte
Hornets

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Player	POS	Status
R. Kalkbrenner	C	Out - Elbow ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Hornets have listed Kalkbrenner as OUT for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Pacers.
M. Plumlee	C	Out - Groin ( Tue, Dec 30)
Plumlee underwent surgery to address his right groin injury and will be reevaluated in six weeks, the Hornets announced.
G. Williams	PF	Out - ACL ( Thu, Dec 18)
Williams remains out as he recovers from knee surgery and is without a timetable for his return.

Chicago
Bulls

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Player	POS	Status
K. Huerter	SG	Out - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Bulls listed Huerter as out for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Heat.
J. Smith	C	Out - Concussion Protocol ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Bulls listed Smith as OUT for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Heat.
Z. Collins	PF	Out - Toe ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Bulls listed Collins as OUT for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Heat.
J. Giddey	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 29)
Giddey is slated to miss at least a few weeks due to a left hamstring strain he sustained during Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, as per Shams Charania of ESPN.
N. Essengue	PF	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 2)
The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.

Cleveland
Cavaliers

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Player	POS	Status
D. Wade	PF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Jan 6)
The Cavaliers listed Wade as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Timberwolves.
M. Strus	SF	Out - Foot ( Mon, Sep 29)
Strus is no longer wearing a walking boot Tuesday (Sept. 30) but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead due to the surgery on his fractured left foot, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Dallas
Mavericks

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Player	POS	Status
P. Washington	PF	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Mavericks listed Washington as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Jazz.
K. Irving	SG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 12)
Irving remains out indefinitely and doesn't have a return timetable, Mavericks reporter Grant Afseth said during an appearance on HoopsHype's podcast Around the Beat.
D. Lively II	C	Out For Season - Foot ( Tue, Dec 9)
The Mavericks announced on Wednesday (Dec. 10) that Lively II will undergo season-ending foot surgery.
D. Exum	PG	Out For Season - Knee ( Thu, Nov 20)
The Mavericks announced on Friday (Nov. 21) that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery.

Denver
Nuggets

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Player	POS	Status
S. Jones	SF	Day To Day - Foot ( Wed, Jan 7)
Jones did not return to Wednesday's (Jan. 8) game against Boston.
J. Valanciunas	C	Out - Calf ( Wed, Dec 31)
Valanciunas will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks after sustaining a right calf strain in Wednesday's (Dec. 31) game in Toronto, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
N. Jokic	C	Out - Knee ( Mon, Dec 29)
Jokic will miss at least four weeks with a hyperextended left knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
C. Johnson	PF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 24)
The Nuggets said on Friday (Dec. 25) that Johnson is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks.
T. Bates	SG	Out - Foot ( Sun, Dec 21)
The Nuggets announced on Monday (Dec. 22) that Bates will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Detroit
Pistons

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Player	POS	Status
C. Cunningham	PG	Day To Day - Wrist ( Wed, Jan 7)
Cunningham did not play in Wednesday's (Jun. 7) game against the Bulls.
J. Duren	C	Out - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pistons said on Saturday (Jan. 3) that Duren will miss at least 1 week.
T. Harris	PF	Out - Hip ( Fri, Jan 2)
Harris will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Golden State
Warriors

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Player	POS	Status
G. Payton II	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
Payton II did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Bucks.
S. Curry	SG	Out - Thigh ( Sat, Dec 27)
The Warriors said Seth Curry to miss at least 2 weeks, per anthonyVslater.

Houston
Rockets

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Player	POS	Status
I. Crawford	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Wed, Jan 7)
Crawford did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Trail Blazers.
A. Sengun	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
Sengun did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Trail Blazers.
F. VanVleet	PG	Out For Season - ACL ( Sun, Sep 21)
The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Indiana
Pacers

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Player	POS	Status
A. Nembhard	SG	Out - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Pacers have listed Nembhard as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Hornets.
Q. Jackson	PG	Out - Concussion ( Tue, Jan 6)
The Pacers listed Jackson as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Hornets.
B. Mathurin	SF	Out - Thumb ( Sat, Jan 3)
The Pacers reported on Sunday (Jan. 4) that Mathurin has without a timetable for return.
O. Toppin	PF	Out - Foot ( Thu, Oct 30)
The Pacers announced that Toppin will undergo foot surgery and miss at least three months.
T. Haliburton	PG	Out For Season - Achilles ( Sun, Jul 6)
The Pacers confirmed that Haliburton will miss the 2025-2026 season as he recovers from a torn Achilles.

LA
Clippers

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Player	POS	Status
D. Jones Jr.	SF	Out - Knee ( Sat, Jan 3)
Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in 6 weeks, sources tell ESPN.
B. Bogdanovic	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
Bogdanovic won't return during the Clippers' current homestand and is without a timetable for a return ahead of the team's three-game road trip that begins against New York, according to Joey Linn of SI.com.
B. Beal	SG	Out For Season - Hip ( Tue, Nov 11)
Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, as per ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Los Angeles
Lakers

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Player	POS	Status
L. James	SF	Day To Day - Foot ( Wed, Jan 7)
James did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Spurs.
A. Thiero	SF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 30)
Thiero will miss at least four weeks with a right MCL sprain, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
R. Hachimura	PF	Out - Calf ( Mon, Dec 29)
Hachimura has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons and will also miss the Lakers' two-game set against the Grizzlies on Friday and Sunday, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
A. Reaves	SG	Out - Calf ( Thu, Dec 25)
Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Memphis
Grizzlies

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Player	POS	Status
V. Williams Jr.	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
Williams Jr. did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Suns.
C. Coward	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
Coward did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Suns.
J. Morant	PG	Day To Day - Calf ( Wed, Jan 7)
Morant did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Suns.
B. Clarke	PF	Out - Calf ( Sun, Dec 21)
Clarke has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
J. Konchar	SG	Out - Thumb ( Sun, Dec 14)
The Grizzlies announced Konchar underwent a successful procedure to repair a UCL tear in his left thumb. He is expected to make a full recovery and will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks.
Z. Edey	C	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 10)
Edey will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, as per Shams Charania of ESPN.
T. Jerome	SG	Out - Calf ( Fri, Nov 21)
The Grizzlies said on Saturday (Nov. 22) that Jerome is expected to make his season debut within 6-9 weeks.
S. Pippen Jr.	PG	Out - Toe ( Fri, Oct 17)
The Grizzlies announced on Saturday (Oct. 18) that Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure on his left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Miami
Heat

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Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
T. Prince	SF	Out - Neck ( Wed, Nov 12)
The Team announce that Prince underwent surgery Thursday (Nov. 13) to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely.

Minnesota
Timberwolves

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Player	POS	Status
T. Shannon Jr.	SG	Out - Foot ( Tue, Jan 6)
The Timberwolves listed Shannon Jr. as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Cavaliers.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
H. Jones	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
Jones did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Hawks.
J. Alvarado	PG	Day To Day - Oblique ( Wed, Jan 7)
Alvarado did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Hawks.
T. Murphy III	SF	Day To Day - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
Murphy III did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Hawks.
S. Bey	SF	Day To Day - Hip ( Wed, Jan 7)
Bey did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Hawks.
D. Murray	PG	Out - Leg ( Wed, Dec 31)
Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego said that Murray is working his tail off in his rehab, but the veteran point guard remains without a definitive target date for his 2025-26 debut, per Dylan Sanders of Roundtable.io.

New York
Knicks

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Player	POS	Status
J. Hart	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
Hart did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Clippers.
L. Shamet	SG	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Wed, Jan 7)
Shamet did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Clippers.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

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Player	POS	Status
A. Caruso	SG	Day To Day - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
Caruso did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Jazz.
I. Hartenstein	C	Day To Day - Calf ( Wed, Jan 7)
Hartenstein did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Jazz.
O. Dieng	C	Day To Day - Calf ( Wed, Jan 7)
Dieng did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Jazz.
J. Williams	PF	Day To Day - Heel ( Wed, Jan 7)
Williams did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Jazz.
N. Topic	PG	Out - Groin ( Wed, Oct 29)
The Thunder announced that Topic is dealing with testicular cancer and there is no timetable for his return.
T. Sorber	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Thu, Sep 4)
The Thunder announced on Friday (Sept. 5) that Sorber will miss the 2025-2026 season with a torn ACL.

Orlando
Magic

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Player	POS	Status
J. Suggs	PG	Day To Day - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
Suggs did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Nets.
M. Wagner	C	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
Wagner is expected to return within the next week, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
F. Wagner	SF	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 29)
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Monday that Wagner is without a timetable for a return to game action, as per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Philadelphia
76ers

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Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Phoenix
Suns

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Player	POS	Status
J. Bouyea	PG	Day To Day - Concussion Protocol ( Wed, Jan 7)
Bouyea did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the Grizzlies.
J. Green	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Sun, Dec 21)
Green continues to make good progress in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Portland
Trail Blazers

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Player	POS	Status
K. Murray	SF	Day To Day - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
Murray did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against Houston.
J. Grant	PF	Day To Day - Achilles ( Wed, Jan 7)
Grant did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against Houston.
J. Holiday	PG	Day To Day - Calf ( Wed, Jan 7)
Holiday did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against Houston.
M. Thybulle	SG	Out - Thumb ( Wed, Dec 31)
Portland announced Thursday that Thybulle is also dealing with right knee tendinopathy while also ramping up from thumb surgery.
S. Henderson	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
Henderson will be re-evaluated in two weeks, as per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
B. Wesley	SG	Out - Foot ( Tue, Nov 4)
Wesley underwent a successful procedure to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot Wednesday (Nov. 5), and he's expected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com.
D. Lillard	PG	Out For Season - Achilles ( Wed, Sep 24)
The Trail Blazers said on Thursday (Sept. 25) that Lillard won't be back on the court for the 2025-26 season due to his achilles injury.

Sacramento
Kings

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Player	POS	Status
K. Murray	PF	Out - Ankle ( Sun, Jan 4)
The Kings reported Keegan Murray (ankle) to miss at least 3-4 weeks.
D. Sabonis	C	Out - Knee ( Thu, Dec 18)
Sabonis is expected to miss another 4-5 weeks according to reporter Marc Stein.

San Antonio
Spurs

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Player	POS	Status
D. Vassell	SG	Out - Thigh ( Wed, Dec 31)
HC Mitch Johnson said prior to Wednesday's (Dec. 31) 134-132 win over the Knicks that Vassell's left adductor strain will keep him out for more than a game or two, as per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.

Toronto
Raptors

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Player	POS	Status
B. Ingram	SF	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Wed, Jan 7)
Ingram did not return on Wednesday's (Jan. 8) game against Charlotte.
J. Poeltl	C	Day To Day - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
Raptors did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against Charlotte.

Utah
Jazz

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Player	POS	Status
J. Nurkic	C	Out - Toe ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Jazz listed Nurkic as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game versus the Mavericks.
A. Bailey	SF	Out - Hip ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Jazz listed Bailey as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game versus the Mavericks.
G. Niang	PF	Out - Foot ( Sun, Dec 14)
The Jazz announced Monday (Dec. 15) that Niang will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
W. Kessler	C	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Nov 4)
Kessler will undergo left shoulder surgery to address a torn labrum and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, as per Tony Jones of The Athletic.

Washington
Wizards

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Player	POS	Status
K. Middleton	SF	Day To Day - Injury Management ( Wed, Jan 7)
Middleton did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 7) game against the 76ers.
T. Young	PG	Out - Quad ( Tue, Jan 6)
Young is still Out, until cleared to play, traded by the Hawks to the Wizards on Wednesday (Jan. 7) in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
K. George	SG	Out - Hip ( Sat, Jan 3)
The Wizards reported on Sunday (Jan. 4) that George has without a timetable for return.
C. Whitmore	SF	Out - Shoulder ( Mon, Dec 22)
The Wizards said on Tuesday (Dec. 23) that Whitmore is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, sources tell ESPN.